Installation Manual

HST Thick Wall Heat Shrink
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IN003
© Panduit Corp. 2013
6R72
(HST2.7 and smaller)
(HST2.7 and smaller)
Black Only
(HST2.7 and smaller)
Sunlight Resistant
VW-1
WARNING:
1. Calculate the minimum tube length.
A. IN-LINE SPLICE CONNECTOR
minimum overlap length (2 Inches) __________________________________ x 2= ________________
splice length from manufacturer ......................................................................... = ________________
total minimum tube length (add) ......................................................................... = ________________
Splice
Overlap
Overlap
Tube Length
Lug
Overlap
Tube Length
2. Clean the cable which will be covered by the tube. Lightly sanding the surface is recommended.
3. Remove the cable insulation length for the connector according to the manufacturer's instructions.
4. Place the tube over the cable.
5. Install the connector according to the manufacturer's instructions.
6. Preheat the cable insulation where it will contact the tube.
7. Center the tube over the splice, or position it against the lug tongue.
8. Starting in the center and working your way out to the ends, shrink the tube using a broad soft flame
which will cause the product to recover. Do not scorch the tube.
A. IN-LINE SPLICE CONNECTOR
Shrink from the center of the
tube toward the ends.
B. LUG CONNECTOR
Shrink from the lug end toward the opposite end.
The shrink is complete when adhesive oozes from between the tube and the cable and/or the lug.
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B. LUG CONNECTOR
minimum overlap length (2 inches) ..................................................................... = ______________
conductor strip length from manufacturer ........................................................... = ______________
total minimum tube length (add) ......................................................................... = ______________
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torch or hot air gun. Minimum recommended shrink temperature is 248° F (120° C). Use higher
temperatures to recover faster. Continually move the heat source around the diameter of the tube,
Follow installation instructions carefully to avoid charring or burning. Use adequate ventilation.
Consult Material Safety Data Sheet for further information.